Training
Knowledge, wisdom and skills for Christian service
Paul offers training to churches and organisations on a 'pay what you can afford' basis.
Find out how Paul is supported and see suggested amounts for services.
BIBLE TEACHING TRAINING>>
Equipping others to know, study and teach God's Word
BIBLE TEACHING COURSES
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First Steps in the Faith: foundations for lifelong discipleship
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Bible in Widescreen: getting the message in seven movements
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Leading Small Group Bible Studies
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Rightly Dividing the Word: core skills for Bible teaching
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Challenge and Comfort: preaching for lasting life change
Courses normally consist of six two-hour interactive sessions but can be tailored to your needs
PASTORAL CARE TRAINING>>
Equipping others to plan and provide gospel-shaped care
PASTORAL CARE COURSES
Each course normally consists of six two-hour interactive sessions.
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PASTORAL CARE SEMINARS [examples]
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Becoming a caring community
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Boundaries and limits in pastoral care
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Listening for the soul
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Pastoral guidance
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Pastoral prayer
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Pastoral provision.
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Structures for pastoral care in churches
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Understanding needs and health in gospel perspective
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Use of Scripture in Pastoral Care
APOLOGETICS AND ETHICS TRAINING >>
Equipping others for Christ-centred thinking and living
APOLOGETICS & ETHICS COURSES
​Paul is the lead teacher on these courses from Christianity in Society:
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Graceful Apologetics Foundations
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Finding Straight Paths: ethical decision-making
Each course normally consists of six two-hour interactive sessions.
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APOLOGETICS & ETHICS SEMINARS [examples]
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Abortion
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Contraception
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Creation care
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Death and dying (including euthanasia and assisted suicide)
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Economics and money
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Effective gospel conversations
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Fertility issues
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Gender identity and sexuality
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How to have effective gospel conversations
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Health and faith
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Identifying fake news and conspiracy theories
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Marriage
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Parenting
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Reading the news with Christian eyes
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The uniqueness of Christ
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Understanding and engaging worldviews
LEADERSHIP TRAINING >>
Equipping others to lead with integrity, skill and wisdom
LEADERSHIP COURSES
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Integrity in Leadership: Principles and Practices [based on the Christian Leadership Integrity Commitments]
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Small Group leadership
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Spiritual Leadership Foundations
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Team Leadership
Each course normally consists of six two-hour interactive sessions
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LEADERSHIP SEMINARS [examples]
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Avoiding leadership pitfalls
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Biblical priorities in leadership
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Church discipline
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Communication in leadership
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Conflict transformation
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Decision-making
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Disciple-making leadership
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Integrity and character
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Power and authority
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Servant leadership
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​Team dynamics
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Time management
